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Dangerous Goods Regulations

TABLE 2.3.AProvisions for Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew

(Subsection 2.3)

Dangerous goods must not be carried in or as passengers or crew, checked or carry-on baggage, except as otherwiseprovided below.2

Permitted in or as carry-on baggage2.3

Permitted in or as checked baggage

Permitted on one's person

The approval of the operator(s) is required

The pilot-in-command must be informed of the location

NO NO NO n/a n/a Disabling devices such as mace, pepper spray, etc. containing an irritant or incapacitatingsubstance are prohibited on the person, in checked and carry-on baggage.

NO NO NO n/a n/a Electro shock weapons (e.g. Tasers) containing dangerous goods such as explosives,compressed gases, lithium batteries, etc. are forbidden in carry-on baggage or checkedbaggage or on the person.

NO NO NO n/a n/a Security-type attach cases, cash boxes, cash bags, etc. incorporating dangerous goods,such as lithium batteries and/or pyrotechnic material, except as provided in 2.3.2.6 are totally

forbidden. See entry in 4.2 - List of Dangerous Goods.NO YES NO YES NO Ammunition (cartridges for weapons), securely packaged (in Div. 1.4S, UN 0012 or

UN 0014 only), in quantities not exceeding 5 kg (11 lb) gross weight per person for thatperson's own use, excluding ammunition with explosive or incendiary projectiles. Allowances formore than one passenger must not be combined into one or more packages.

NO YES NO YES NO Camping stoves and fuel containers that have contained a flammable liquid fuel, withempty fuel tank and/or fuel container (see 2.3.2.5 for details).

NO YES NO YES NO Battery-powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility devices with non-spillablebatteries which comply with Packing Instruction 872 or Special Provision A67, provided thebattery terminals are protected from short circuits, e.g. by being enclosed in a battery container,and the battery is securely attached to the wheelchair or mobility aid.

NO YES NO YES YES Battery-powered wheelchairs or other mobility devices with spillable batteries or withlithium batteries (see 2.3.2.3 and 2.3.2.4 for details).

YES NO NO YES YES Mercury barometer or thermometercarried by a representative of a government weatherbureau or similar official agency (see 2.3.3.1 for details.)

YES NO YES YES NO Lithium ion batteries with a Watt-hour rating exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh forportable electronic devices. No more than two spare batteries may be carried in carry-onbaggage only. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits.Equipment containing such batteries may be in checked or carry-on baggage.

YES YES NO YES NO Avalanche rescue backpack, one (1) per passenger, equipped with a pyrotechnic triggermechanism containing less than 200 mg net of Div. 1.4S and less than 250 mL of compressedgas in Div. 2.2. The backpack must be packed in such a manner that it cannot be accidentallyactivated. The airbags within the backpacks must be fitted with pressure relief valves.

YES YES NO YES NO Chemical Agent Monitoring Equipment, when carried by staff members of the Organizationfor the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on official travel (see 2.3.4.5).

YES YES NO YES NO Heat producing articles such as underwater torches (diving lamps) and soldering irons. (See2.3.4.7 for details.)

YES YES NO YES NO Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice), in quantities not exceeding 2.5 kg (5 lb) per passenger whenused to pack perishables not subject to these Regulations in checked or carry-on baggage,provided the baggage (package) permits the release of carbon dioxide gas. Each item of

checked baggage must be marked dry ice or carbon dioxide, solid and with the net weight ofdry ice or an indication that there is 2.5 kg or less dry ice.

YES YES NO YES NO Insulated packagings containing refrigerated liquid nitrogen (dry shipper), fully absorbed ina porous material and intended for transport, at low temperature, of non-dangerous productsare not subject to these Regulations provided the design of the insulated packaging would notallow the build-up of pressure within the container and would not permit the release of anyrefrigerated liquid nitrogen irrespective of the orientation of the insulated packaging.

YES YES YES YES NO Non-flammable gas cylinder fitted into a life jacket containing carbon dioxide or othersuitable gas in Division 2.2, up to two (2) small cylinders per passenger, and up to two (2)spare cartridges.

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Limitations

TABLE 2.3.AProvisions for Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew

(Subsection 2.3) (continued)

Permitted in or as carry-on baggage

Permitted in or as checked baggage

Permitted on one's person

The approval of the operator(s) is required

The pilot-in-command must be informed of the location

YES YES NO YES YES Oxygen or air, gaseous, cylinders required for medical use. The cylinder must not exceed5 kg gross weight.

Note: Liquid oxygen systems are forbidden for transport.

YES YES YES YES NO Portable medical electronic devices (Automated External Defibrillators (AED), Nebulizer,Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), etc.) containing lithium metal or lithium ion cellsor batteries may be carried (see 2.3.4.8 for details).

NO YES NO NO NO Aerosols in Division 2.2, with no subsidiary risk, for sporting or home use.and

YES YES YES NO NONon-radioactive medicinal or toilet articles (including aerosols) such as hair sprays,

perfumes, colognes and medicines containing alcohol.

The total net quantity of all above mentioned articles must not exceed 2 kg (4.4 lb) or 2 L (2 qt),and the net quantity of each single article must not exceed 0.5 kg (1 lb) or 0.5 L (1 pt). Releasevalves on aerosols must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent inadvertentrelease of the contents.

YES YES YES NO NO Alcoholic beverages, when in retail packagings, containing more than 24% but not more than70% alcohol by volume, in receptacles not exceeding 5 L, with a total net quantity per person of5 L.

YES YES YES NO NO Energy efficient light bulbs when in retail packaging intended for personal or home use.

YES YES YES NO NO Non-flammable, non-toxic gas cylinders worn for the operation of mechanical limbs. Also,spare cylinders of a similar size if required to ensure an adequate supply for the duration of thejourney.

YES YES YES NO NO Portable electronic devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries , suchas watches, calculating machines, cameras, cellular phones, lap-top computers, camcorders,etc., when carried by passengers or crew for personal use.

YES NO YES NO NO Spare lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries , for such portable electronic devicesmay be carried in carry-on baggage only. These batteries must be individually protected toprevent short circuits.

YES YES NO NO NO Hair curlers containing hydrocarbon gas, up to one (1) per passenger or crew-member,provided that the safety cover is securely fitted over the heating element. These hair curlersmust not be used on board the aircraft at any time. Gas refills for such curlers are not permittedin checked or carry-on baggage.

YES YES YES NO NO Medical or clinical thermometer, which contains mercury, one (1) per passenger for personaluse, when in its protective case.

YES NO YES NO NO Fuel cell systems, and spare fuel cartridges powering portable electronic devices (e.g.cameras, cellular phones, laptop computers, and camcorders), see 2.3.5.10 for details.

NO NO YES NO NO Radioisotopic cardiac pacemakers or other devices, including those powered by lithiumbatteries, implanted into a person, or radiopharmaceuticals contained within the body of aperson as the result of medical treatment.

NO NO YES NO NO Safety matches (one small packet) or a cigarette lighter that does not contain unabsorbedliquid fuel, other than liquefied gas, intended for use by an individual when carried on theperson. Lighter fuel and lighter refills are not permitted on one's person or in checked orcarry-on baggage.

Note: Strike anywhere matches, Blue flame or Cigar lighters are forbidden.

Note:n/a means not applicable

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